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My daughter Divisha loved seeing Emma Memma in Singapore last year, so when I told her we were going again, she was all in. We caught Dance Island Party at the Drama Centre Theatre, where music, movement and sign language gave children different ways to join in. This Friday, we’re heading to Victoria Theatre for a new adventure, and we are already looking forward to it. Read our coverage of Dance Island Party.
Emma Memma & The Wishing Tree, featuring Kayshita, is making its world premiere in Singapore from 4 to 6 November. Presented by MindChamps Emma Memma Production, the original family musical brings Dr Emma Watkins back to the Singapore stage as Emma Memma and pairs her with Kayshita, a character from MindChamps’ ZunBold Universe.
A story about seeing the good in others
At the heart of the musical is a question little ones can recognise from their own friendships. What happens when you stop and notice something lovely about someone else? The story draws on the MindChamps attribute ‘I See the Beauty in Others’ and explores kindness, gratitude and the things we appreciate about the people around us.
I’m curious to see how that plays out between Emma Memma and Kayshita. Kindness is something we talk about a lot as parents, and a story gives children a chance to watch it happen between characters they’re getting to know. I’m also looking forward to finding out which moment Dishu wants to talk about on the way home. That’s often the part of a show I remember best.
Music, movement and a chance to join in
One thing I appreciated about Dance Island Party was how many ways there were to be part of it. Some children are ready to move as soon as the music starts. Others like to watch for a while and join in when something catches their attention. Emma’s use of music, movement and sign language makes room for both. theventmachine.com
For The Wishing Tree, the collaboration with MindChamps brings its Champion, Learning and Creative Mind approach into the songs, storytelling and movement. The show runs for about an hour without an interval and is performed in English with a sign language interpreter.
If your child wants to spend a little longer with the characters after the show, there’s also a S$10 activity book, available separately at the merchandise counter. Put together by the MindChamps Education Team, it gives families a way to revisit the story and its themes at home.
Catch the final performances on Friday, 6 November
If you’re looking for a Friday outing with the kids, the final three performances of Emma Memma & The Wishing Tree are at 11am, 2pm and 4.30pm on Friday, 6 November 2026 at Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place. Tickets start at S$39.
Check availability and book tickets on SISTIC.
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